Author Topic: Chelsea Manning for Senate? (Read 2930 times)

Hawkmoon · « **on:** January 13, 2018, 08:03:00 PM »

Chelsea Manning (remember it?) wants to run for the U.S. Senate.

http://news.trust.org/item/20180113195534-6m9gn

[Note: I refer to Manning as "it" because the person formely known as Bradley Manning was born with male parts. I have been unable to find any reference to indicate that this person has undergone gender reassignment surgery, therefore this person apparently still has male parts. Accordingly, by any rational standards, this person remains a male, although this person now prefers to be referred to as a female. Since the person is NOT a female, but does not identify as a male, the only available option is the neuter: "it."]

Fly320s · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2018, 09:52:29 PM »

I think he has had the nip and tuck, but he is still a male. Always will be.

Angel Eyes · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2018, 10:08:30 PM »

Quote from: Fly320s on January 13, 2018, 09:52:29 PM

I think he has had the nip and tuck, but he is still a male. Always will be.

Yup. No medical procedure (that I'm aware of) changes XY chromosomes to XX.

just Warren · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2018, 10:33:04 PM »

Chelsea Manning running for Senate.

Likely won't win and would replace a Dem in any event.

I see this getting nasty though if it looks like she has a chance.

sumpnz · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2018, 10:38:16 PM »

Are convicted felons allowed to run for the US Senate? Recall his sentence was merely commuted, he did not get a pardon.

BobR · « **Reply #5 on:** January 14, 2018, 01:07:26 AM »

Just think of all the governmental tweets he would send out with a plethora of puppies, hearts and sunshine emojis, that may be worth putting him in!!! :)

bob

Firethorn · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2018, 04:51:05 AM »

Quote from: sumpnz on January 13, 2018, 10:38:16 PM

Are convicted felons allowed to run for the US Senate? Recall his sentence was merely commuted, he did not get a pardon.

Yes. It's considered a point to keep people from trying to get their opponents convicted of something stupid then disqualified.

Unless charges are pressed for something new/unknown at the time of election, they can't even really be removed from office for it.

Otherwise people with charges stemming from things like political protests would be disallowed, and do you want people like Martin Luther King Jr. being DQ'd?

The voters get to decide whether to elect a convicted criminal or not. The democrats have done it many times. Heck, so haven't the republicans.

T.O.M. · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2018, 12:17:12 PM »

A couple of years ago, I said Trump had no chance in the presidential election. Didn't figure he could get enough votes...

Only thing is that Manning can't draw people to the polls, or at least in sufficient numbers. I don't know that there are a large number of LGTBQIAWXYZ supporters sitting at home just waiting for a tranny candidate to support, or at least enough to swing an election.

Scout26 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2018, 01:32:45 PM »

Topics merginated...

French G. · « **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2018, 03:09:22 PM »

Quote from: Chris on January 14, 2018, 12:17:12 PM

A couple of years ago, I said Trump had no chance in the presidential election. Didn't figure he could get enough votes...

Only thing is that Manning can't draw people to the polls, or at least in sufficient numbers. I don't know that there are a large number of LGTBQIAWXYZ supporters sitting at home just waiting for a tranny candidate to support, or at least enough to swing an election.

"Swing" an election eh? Matter of fact the whole thing could be pun paradise. Transition team. Cue Beavis laugh.

I hope it wins, lend just a little less credibility to the Senate, if possible.

Scout26 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2018, 04:28:37 PM »

Yeah, it they were all headed to the fainting couch over Roy Moore, then Manning would make the Senate a laughing stock.

MechAg94 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2018, 06:01:43 PM »

From Twitter: Sean Spicier "Chelsea Manning's the only Senate candidate who starts politics with a history of cutting pork."

RoadKingLarry · « **Reply #12 on:** January 15, 2018, 12:30:41 AM »

Quote from: Amy Schumer on January 14, 2018, 04:28:37 PM

Yeah, it they were all headed to the fainting couch over Roy Moore, then Manning would make the Senate a laughing stock.

Kind of redundant.

HankB · « **Reply #13 on:** January 15, 2018, 01:06:22 PM »

Quote from: Amy Schumer on January 14, 2018, 04:28:37 PM

Yeah, it they were all headed to the fainting couch over Roy Moore, then Manning would make the Senate a laughing stock.

Hmmm . . . and if Sen. Chelsea Manning fell asleep on a flight with Sen. Al Franken . . . much hilarity could ensue.

Fly320s · « **Reply #14 on:** January 15, 2018, 04:13:04 PM »

Quote from: HankB on January 15, 2018, 01:06:22 PM

Hmmm . . . and if Sen. Chelsea Manning fell asleep on a flight with ex-Sen. Al Franken . . . much hilarity could ensue.

Fixed.

Mannlicher · « **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2018, 09:10:24 AM »

If Bradley runs in Maryland as an anti American, anti White, anti Constitution hate filled liberal, he should win in a landslide

French G. · « **Reply #16 on:** January 18, 2018, 08:35:09 AM »

Quote from: Mannlicher on January 17, 2018, 09:10:24 AM

If Bradley runs in Maryland as an anti American, anti White, anti Constitution hate filled liberal, he should win in a landslide

Sounds about right.

https://www.duffelblog.com/2018/01/chelsea-manning-campaigning-become-senates-first-openly-transgender-disgrace/

TechMan · « **Reply #17 on:** January 18, 2018, 12:55:03 PM »

Well look who supports good ol Chelsea https://twitchy.com/dougp-3137/2018/01/17/perfect-couple-try-not-to-laugh-when-you-find-out-whos-cheering-chelsea-mannings-senate-run/

Hawkmoon · « **Reply #18 on:** January 18, 2018, 05:19:39 PM »

Too bad Bradley/Chelsea Manning isn't in New York -- it would be classic to see it in a primary run-off against Chelsea Clinton.

TechMan · « **Reply #19 on:** January 19, 2018, 04:06:35 PM »

Quote from: Hawkmoon on January 18, 2018, 05:19:39 PM

Too bad Bradley/Chelsea Manning isn't in New York -- it would be classic to see it in a primary run-off against Chelsea Clinton.

never_retreat · « **Reply #20 on:** January 19, 2018, 09:38:59 PM »

Ignoring the elect-ability.
Would she/he/it ever be able to even me in the room with information that needs clearance to see?
Not like there going to give it to he/she/it.

dogmush · « **Reply #21 on:** January 22, 2018, 06:35:40 AM »

Quote from: never_retreat on January 19, 2018, 09:38:59 PM

Ignoring the elect-ability.
Would she/he/it ever be able to even me in the room with information that needs clearance to see?
Not like there going to give it to he/she/it.

Elected members of Congress don't get clearances or undergo back ground checks. Classified information is shared with them based on their comitee memberships and/or need to know.

Scout26 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 22, 2018, 10:30:36 AM »

Being elected IS the background check. However, should Manning choose to release classified info without the proper approvals, back to prison it goes.

dogmush · « **Reply #23 on:** January 22, 2018, 10:34:42 AM »

Quote from: Amy Schumer on January 22, 2018, 10:30:36 AM

Being elected IS the background check. However, should Manning choose to release classified info without the proper approvals, back to prison it goes.

While that's the law, I'd point to the overwhelming number of congress people and their aides in prison over leaks, and maybe not get my hopes up.

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Author Topic: Chelsea Manning for Senate? (Read 2930 times)